Israeli movies

Israeli films, TV series that got our vote

Ahead of this week’s election, immerse yourself in these political dramas and comedies.

‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ is a series that tells the story of a naive influencer who becomes a Knesset member.
‘THE ESCAPE’ stars Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a sect that, despite a disclaimer, will remind many of the Lev Tahor cult.

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

'Legend of Destruction.'

Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US

EREZ TADMOR

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret


Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ wins People’s Choice award in Toronto

TIFF organizers first invited Avrich’s film for the festival, and then disinvited it, only to then reinstate the film after an outcry from the Canadian Jewish community.

(L-R): Barry Avrich, Gali Mir-Tibon, Noam Tibon, and Mark Selby attend the premiere of ‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall last week.

Charles Aznavour’s talent is celebrated in biopic

'Monsieur Aznavour,' directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade, opens throughout Israel on Thursday.

TAHAR RAHIM portrays legendary French singer Charles Aznavour in ‘Monsieur Aznavour.’

Two Israeli films nominated for student Oscars

'Alon, My Brother the Hero' and 'Butcher’s Stain'

YONATAN SHAMRIZ, Alon’s brother, at the Supreme Court last year, petioning for Alon to be recognized as a fallen soldier.

Diverse lineup of Israeli movies had premieres at this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival

Like last year, the directors were mostly women, many of whom focused on strong female characters in movies that will have a universal appeal.

‘BELLA’

The story of a hostage family and the words behind the thrills in Jaws

TV REVIEW: Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

Holding Liat.

'Hooligans,' 'The Bear,' 'Snow White': What to watch in (or out of) the shelter

Wonder, new series with Noa Kirel will be released June 26 on Yes.

 BEN SULTAN in ‘Hooligans.’

Tribeca festival to feature films of Israeli and Jewish interest

The sole Israeli feature film in the festival is Dead Language by Michal Brezis and Oded Binnun, an expanded version of their Oscar-nominated short.

 A SCENE from 'Holding Liat'

Docaviv Film Festival looks at the truth behind the turmoil

The 27th Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival will present films that look deeply at the current situation, as well as movies on a diverse range of subjects.

 Docaviv features: ‘One to One: John and Yoko.’

New and old movies to be screened across Israel during Holocaust Remembrance Day

These films are told from different points of view and in all different styles, with some relying on archival footage and others using different elements to tell stories from the Holocaust.

 SCENE FROM 'Irena's Vow.'

A tribute to Israeli classics, 'Hacks' returns, and Jon Hamm gets in trouble

Israeli Movie Channel on Yes has a tribute to veteran movie producer Yitzhak Shani, screening several of his films in an all-day program.

 A scene from 'Alex is Lovesick.'